Regulation 3 Amendment of Regulation 3

For regulation 3 of the principal Regulations (preparation of draft particulars) there is substituted the following:—

“Preparation of draft particulars

(1)

Before commencing registration of a birth or death whether or not in the presence of a qualified informant, the registrar shall, except where paragraph (2) applies, prepare a draft of the particulars to be entered in the register, either:—

(a)

on an approved form; or

(b)

if he has a computer, on that computer.

(2)

Before a qualified informant makes a declaration under Regulation 11, 12, or 13 or a statement under Regulation 17(3)(a) the officer before whom the declaration or statement is to be made shall prepare a draft of the particulars to be entered in the register, either:—

(a)

on an approved form; or

(b)

if he has a computer, on that computer.

(3)

Having prepared a draft of the particulars in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2), where the informant is present the officer shall show or read them to him and shall correct any error or omission.”.